1943 Christian Youth Ministry

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Teens are at the point in their lives when they need to know the truth of God and how to live a life pleasing to him. There are many ways a teenager can grow in their faith. However, teenagers don't tend to enjoy going to church or Sunday school. Most high school students stop attending church after graduation, probably due to the fact that their parents can't really force them to go anymore. According to Barrick, roughly 40-50% of youth group graduates struggle with their faith. For teens that are part of youth ministries their perspective on faith, church and life is much different. That's because youth ministries have a positive effect on teenagers concerning their faith, attitude, and lives.
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In addition to youth ministry, teens are given the opportunity to attend bible studies and religious education classes. The teachings we may learn from these classes are relevant to us, especially in our teenage years because they may provide rules for living. For example, some religions have specific rules about diet and alcohol use, and most religions have beliefs about maintaining the purity of the body. In general, religious faiths discourage selfish behaviors and promote “moderation in all things.”. In fact, many spiritual and religious practices disapprove of behaviors that are enjoyed by many, such as drinking, eating meat, or having sex. (Idler, …show more content…

Youth Ministry is thought to be the stepping stone for adult participation in the church. (Martin, 2014) Consequently, many believe that the role of youth ministry in a local church is vital to it’s existence and the key to it’s continued survival, as the youth are believed to be the “church of tomorrow.” (Codrington, 2010) Ministers and church faculty as a whole are tasked not only with preparing young people to do the world’s work, but also to promote good citizenship and passing on a desire to make the world a better place. Along with encouraging and developing the awareness of community need; youth ministries care for, and support their members. As a result you will always have someone to confide in and share your feelings

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